The Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia · Private, nonprofit · 3,154 undergraduates
All 30 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical District of Columbia high-school graduate (about $40,140/yr). Another 141 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,358 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,895 |
| $48k to $75k | $24,723 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,295 |
| $110k and up | $37,651 |
| All families (average) | $29,561 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $87,907 | +$47,767 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $112,809 | +$72,669 | clears the bar | $147,964 | 2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,846 | +$12,706 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $73,917 | +$33,777 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $96,949 | +$56,809 | clears the bar | $26,976 | 0.5 yrs |
| Architecture | Bachelor's Degree | $69,838 | +$29,698 | clears the bar | $26,712 | 0.9 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $68,008 | +$27,868 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,355 | +$50,215 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's Degree | $51,318 | +$11,178 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $70,993 | +$30,853 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $91,962 | +$51,822 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Philosophy | Bachelor's Degree | $49,378 | +$9,238 | clears the bar | $26,759 | 2.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $73,073 | +$32,933 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,638 | +$12,498 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $114,909 | +$74,769 | clears the bar | $25,725 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 30 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 80% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.